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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW61MBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 44,355 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 31,946 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 14 Jun 20267 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 31,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 31,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024 14 Jun 202623 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 29,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 27,886 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear axle corroded at spring and shocker supports. Still strong enough.
- Under covers fitted.
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 26,801 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,218 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 14 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,496 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 22,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 20,358 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 14 Jun 202623 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,110 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 14 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,209 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 12,968 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 14 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 12,968 MI
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SW61MBU was registered on 2011-09-01
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